Hey there, budding bakers! Are you ready to embark on a delightful and delicious adventure in the world of cupcakes? Whether you’re a kitchen novice or an aspiring pastry chef, today is your ticket to cupcake-making mastery. Get ready to roll up your sleeves, don your aprons, and dive into the sweet art of cupcake creation. From choosing the perfect flavors and mixing up the batter to decorating with flair, we’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of crafting delectable treats that will impress friends and family alike. So, grab your measuring cups, gather your ingredients, and let’s whisk our way to perfect Halloween cupcakes!

To begin with—let’s start with making the perfect vanilla cupcakes. It takes 7 minutes to gather and mix the ingredients and 18 minutes to bake them at 350⁰ oven. Let them cool for 10-15 minutes before you frost them.

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 stick butter (1/2 cup), room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 drops yellow food coloring
• 1 drop red food coloring

Mix the sugar and butter together till they form a buttery spread.

Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.

Add the sugar and butter mixture and stir together.

Add the vanilla extract and the food coloring to the ½ cup of milk and add it to the dry mixture.

Stir the liquid mixture into the creamed, dry mixture and stir the batter until well mixed.

Place empty cupcake liners into the cupcake tray and fill ½ to ¾ with the batter.

Bake 18 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cupcake comes out clean.

Cool at least 10-15 minutes before frosting.

For the Frosting

• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup softened butter (not melted)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or coconut)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
• 3 drops yellow food coloring
• 1-2 drops red food coloring

Mix the ingredients in a medium size bowl and spread on top of your cooled Halloween cupcakes.

Top each cupcake with a store-bought plastic spider ring.

Serve to your friends. And enjoy!

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